Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Arabiaby plane, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Arabia

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Arabia by plane, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Dawadmi, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dawadmi (DWD)plane plane IST - DWD
    2. Take the taxi from Dawadmi (DWD) to Arabiataxi taxi
    11h 26m
    SAR 1,157–3,157

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Riyadh, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SAW - RUH
    2. Drive from Riyadh-Airport-RUH to Arabiacar car
    11h 8m
    SAR 432–1,604

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane IST - RUH
    2. Drive from Riyadh-Airport-RUH to Arabiacar car
    11h 8m
    SAR 552–1,302

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane SAW - ELQ
    2. Drive from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Arabiacar car
    12h 56m
    SAR 712–2,294

  5. Fly Istanbul Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane plane IST - ELQ
    2. Drive from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Arabiacar car
    12h 25m
    SAR 712–1,992

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dawadmi, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dawadmi (DWD)plane plane SAW - DWD
    2. Take the taxi from Dawadmi (DWD) to Arabiataxi taxi
    18h 41m
    SAR 907–2,059

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ha'Il Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ha'Il Regional Airport (HAS)plane plane SAW - HAS
    2. Drive from Ha'Il Regional Airport (HAS) to Arabiacar car
    15h 36m
    SAR 487–1,569

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dawadmi (DWD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 651Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Arabia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,520.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Arabia, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Arabia. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Dawadmi (DWD), then take the taxi to Arabia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), then drive to Arabia.

Airlines
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Getting around the Cyclades, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.